Working as a DA

[akstylish]

Rather than shadowing, I wanna actually work as a dental assistant and get paid while in college. I asked a technical college admissions office if I can take courses during summer and get a CDA degree while I'm still a student in another college. They said no. But is it still possible to work and get paid without the degree if I have sufficient knowledge and skills? I assume it's very likely to be illegal, but one of my friends worked at a dentist's office and got paid when she was a high school junior.

 

[Regmata]

Depends on the state.

 

[Mennkid]

In Texas I worked as a dental assistant for 5 years without any training outside of the office I worked in. Either investigate your state's requirements, or just call up a dental office and ask.

 

[akstylish]

Oh right...OTJ training...I'm so stupid.

 

[dentwannabe]

I saw the title of this thread thinking you meant DISTRICT ATTORNEY. lol

 

[TerpFan]

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